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TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH COLUMBUS ASPHALT PAVING FOR FOUNDERS RIDGE STREET DRAINAGE, IMPROVEMENT NO. 897; TO SUPPLEMENTALLY APPROPRIATE $55,000; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, it has been determined that drainage improvements are needed for Founders Ridge Drive; and
WHEREAS, three letterhead quotes were received for the project, pursuant to Council authorization, and the lowest quote has been recommended by the City Engineer with an 8% contingency; and
WHEREAS, a supplemental is needed for this work; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable to proceed with this contract at the earliest possible date due to the pending construction season, all for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Service is authorized to award and the Mayor is authorized to enter into contract with COLUMBUS ASPHALT PAVING, 1196 Technology Drive, Gahanna, Ohio 43230, for Founders Ridge Street Drainage; Improvement No. 897.
Section 2. That to cover the herein costs, funding in the amount of FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($55,000) is hereby supplementally appropriated from the unencumbered, unappropriated balance of the GENERAL FUND to Account No. 101.145.5541, Streets.
Section 3. That ORD-0001-2006, passed January 2, 2006 is hereby amended to reflect this supplemental appropriation.
Section 6. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble hereinabove, this ordinance is declared emergency legislation and shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and on date of signature approval by the Mayor.